Dublin to Belfast Black Cab, Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway
Depart Dublin travel by luxury coach to Belfast for a political black cab tour, followed by a trip to the Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle. From the comfort of your black cab, tour Northern Ireland's capital, see the landmark sites including the Falls and Shankill neighbourhoods. Stopping at various locations and sign the Peace Wall, learn of Belfast’s tragic political history. After departing Belfast we travel through the county of Antrim onto the spectacular Antrim Coastal route. Our next stop is the world famous Dun Luce Castle. Admission is included with a visiting time of 30 minutes. We then proceed just down the coastal road to the Giant’s Causeway (lunch options available there). Explore its dramatic cliffs and rock formations with a visiting time of 2 hours. Head for home, with lots of fun on the way and a designated rest stop.
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Northern Ireland Highlights Day Trip Including Giant's Causeway from Dublin
All attraction costs included: Every attraction visited at dedicated allotted times to our company. Premium entrance tickets always included in the price
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First class drivers and guides: Dedicated driver and guides to ensure best safety protocols are followed.
Duration: 13 hours: Majority of the time on tour is dedicated to the attractions. Rest stops also included in the itinerary.
Refreshments-meals-rest stops: At all the attractions there is fresh food and lite snacks available. Passengers are free to eat where and when as they want.
Scenic rural and coastal: The route will have coastal and rural scenery. As the tour progresses the guide will refer to places of interest with stories
Touring specification coaches : High quality touring vehicles fitted with free unlimited 4g wifi, cameras, tracking devices, serviced at multiple regularity.
What's included in Dublin to Belfast Black Cab, Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Dublin
Departure point times and locations are: 7 AM at The Starbucks Cafe on 1 College Green 7:05 AM at Dublin Bus Office, 59 O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 Please make sure you get to the meeting point at least 10 minutes early. We cannot wait for any latecomers.
Shankill Road
Next on the tour is the visit to an area of Belfast City known as the Shankill. During the "Troubles" the Shankill was a centre of loyalist paramilitary activity, where the modern Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) and Ulster Defence Association (UDA) had its genesis. Loyalist paramilitary groups pledging allegiance to the British monarchy and to maintaining the partitioned 6 counties of Ireland known as Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom. Similar to the Falls area the Shankill is adorned with huge murals celebrating historical events, honouring people from the past some of whom from the local community. At all stops during the, in total, 90 minute tour our guests have ample opportunity to capture amazing images of the world’s largest outdoor art gallery. There will be lots out time spent out of the cab, the group size is so small the tour will be a very personalised experience. Your guide has personal stories and folklore to share.
Bobby Sands Mural
Arriving in Belfast City at 9.15, a 20 minute break where bathroom facilities/refreshments are available. Groups of passengers averaging 5 in number will then be escorted by a local driver guide to a black cab and the tour of the world’s largest outdoor art gallery begins. A unique and riveting experience, a journey into the most recent conflict in Irish history all guided by local with first-hand experience, intimate knowledge of the city’s most recent tragic political, social, religious conflicts which have convulsed the two countries of Ireland and the United Kingdom but in particular the communities of Northern Ireland for decades. Visit west Belfast most well-known and easily identified mural is that of Bobby Sands located on the side of Sinn Féin's Falls Road building. This area known as the Falls is predominantly Catholic Nationalist / Republican. Also a collection Irish republican and international politically themed murals known as 'The International Wall' and the "Peace Wall"
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Political tour by black taxi in Belfast with local driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Restroom on board
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Good walking shoes and all weather clothing recommended
- Please be outside of one of the available pickup locations 15 minutes before departure time
- Children 2 years and under are not allowed to travel
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Dublin Bus Office, 59 O’Connell Street Upper (north city) Dublin 1 @ 7.05am Please be outside either pick up location listed at least 5 minutes prior to departure. Grey coach with silver dog as logo.
- Starbucks Café,1 College Green / Dame Street (south city) Dublin 2 @ 7am Please be outside either pick up location listed at least 5 minutes prior to departure. Grey coach with silver dog as logo.
End Points
- Drop off is on D'Olier Street, near O'Connell Bridge. Your guide will be able to advise of directions. Typically the return time is at 8.00 PM
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Pick up information: Please be outside one of the following points and there 15 minutes prior • Starbucks Café, 1 College Green / Dame Street, Dublin 2 @ 7 am. • Dublin Bus Office, 59 O’Connell Street Upper, (north city) Dublin 1 @ 7.05 am.